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  1. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    And if I can help anyone else - yourself included - in any way, DM me! (though disclaimer - I'm a bit of a mess)
  2. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Akin Gump AC invitation! Thought I completely bombed the telephone interview on 12 December!
  3. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Absolutely wild! Could I ask when you applied?
  4. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Morrison Foerster :) You can read about them here: https://www.legalcheek.com/firm/morrison-foerster/
  5. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Seems both have extended their deadlines by several days. Is this just a case of not enough people meeting their benchmark?
  6. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Apparently both MoFo and Latham have changed their vac scheme deadlines
  7. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Reed Smith PFO post SST. What a day!
  8. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    WFW AC invitation - my first ever AC 😭. Thank you to everyone who helped me! Edit: completed the VI on 2 January!
  9. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    i actually think using non legal experiences can be great here too. some of my extracurricular and non-legal work experiences are unusual and can really make someone stand out if they've thought carefully about how they relate to law. highly encourage thinking about a wide range of experiences -...
  10. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    just clarify, i think someone said it was 80 on here 😵‍💫 can anyone confirm whether 18 is the right bench mark?
  11. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    i know it’s been said too many times to count, but the support and encouragement on this forum is outstanding. love these replies!
  12. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so much, Jess. It's advice like this that really helps, when the entire process can seem somewhat opaque. You're an absolute angel!
  13. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yep, received an invitation for the December open day, but wasn't able to make it. And they've offered me the option to attend in February instead.
  14. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker :) Just curious, but applied to BCLP in early October and haven't received a response. Would going to the open day in February make a difference now that my application has been submitted? I'd have to take annual leave, but would be really happy to do so if it could help...
  15. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Draaaama 🤭 On a more serious note, has anyone attended a BCLP open day? Was it fun? Was the food to die for?
  16. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry about this. May I ask when you applied?
  17. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    VS :)
  18. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks Asil :)
  19. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Finally got my DLA Piper PFO after applying on 27 September and WG on 3 October. RIP me 🥲
  20. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Dechert VI and written exercise invitation. Any insight would be massively appreciated. Absolutely nauseated thinking about it 🥲

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